Tender

Remote Controlled Mowers

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2020 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has initiated a procurement process for a remote controlled mower solution, aimed at improving efficiency in maintaining grass banks in the South West of England. This tender, classified under Agricultural Machinery with a specific focus on Mowers (CPV code 16310000), is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 12:00 noon on Friday, 15th January 2021, for a contract valued at £165,000 that is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 31st December 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those that offer innovative mowing solutions suitable for challenging terrains. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process aims to support local vendors. Companies with expertise in remote-controlled equipment or those capable of developing compliant mowing solutions that reduce operator risk will find this opportunity particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Remote Controlled Mowers

Notice Description

Plymouth City Council ('The Council') seeking to procure a remote controlled mower solution to cut grass banks within the City. Due to the gradients of banks there are a number of challenging areas within the City, and this solution will reduce muscular skeletal risk to our operators and eliminate hand arm vibrations. Mower solution must comply with the specification contained within the tender documents. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, Project reference DN516797 to register their interest and gain full access to the tender documents. Tenders must be submitted via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 15th January 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3fb0be4-5216-4c16-a36c-5f351b242165
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac38876-5784-4cca-bfbf-e903c54ed9c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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